Physician Assistant Surgical PreTesting (Clifton Springs)

Description SUMMARY Provide pre-operative evaluations for all surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions in an ambulatory setting. STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Clifton Springs DEPARTMENT: Surgery SCHEDULE: Days ATTRIBUTES Strong customer service and communication skills Compassionate, warm and patient focused Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior Experience in internal medicine, inpatient care, or perioperative/surgical care highly preferred RESPONSIBILITIES Synthesize and interpret history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing data to evaluate patient for preparation for upcoming procedures Provide telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls; assess needs and make recommendations and/or referrals as appropriate Refer patients to physician, and/or specialist as necessary Responsible for the work-up and follow up of patients seen in the office Checks preoperative laboratory, EKG and x-ray data; any significant abnormal finding should be addressed timely and reported to the attending surgeon when appropriate Writes preoperative orders according to patient needs and departmental guidelines Notifies attending surgeon of any issues regarding patient that potentially will delay/cancel procedure Maintains proficiency in field by attending courses Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the department as they apply to physician assistants Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the hospital where credentialed pertaining to Medical Records, codes/emergencies/disasters, professional and ethical standards Training of other students as requested EDUCATION: BS: Physician Assistant (Required) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - NYS Office of Professions PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) PAY RANGE: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjI1ODcxLjEwNDE3QHJvY2hlc3RlcnJlZ2lvbmFsY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20